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, 1887-03-17
Greatest Deal on Record,

BALTIMORE, March 10.--Robert Gar
rett this afternoon virtually admitted
to prominent Baltimore man that
there was considerable truth in the
newspaper talk of the big deal. He
would give no definite idea Of particu-
lars of the scheme but from his re-
marks the inference was drawn that
the Baltimore e. Ohio has become u
factor in II syndicate that is to control
something like railroad reaching
from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico
and probably from New York to the
extreme west. 1t is generally believed
that the biggest railroad deal ON record
has been or is about to be made, and
that the passage of the Interstate
commerce bill hurried affairs to II
settlement. Mr.. Seally has been
active in arranging details for the
scheme and he is the only one posi-
lively known to- be connected with it,,
buta complete chain is believed to
have been formed of companies oper
ating connecting roads, running the
entire length of North America.
Opinions differ as to whether Il single
share of the Baltimore e Ohio stock
has been or will be transferred, but
the belief is gaining ground that the
deal involves not only the road itself
but also its telegraph, express and
sleeping car interest The widest sor
of talk is daily INDUCED in
but no actual facts can
be obtained from any one in position
to know anything about it. Many are
inclined to believe that the stock H.
600 shares held by the John 5. Hop
kin.s trustees, or at least u consider
able portion OF it, has been placed un-
der control Of new syndicate but 80
600 shares held by the city of Balti-
more cannot he touched without II
special act OF the city council. The
30, ,OOOsquares left in trust by the late
John w. Garrett can be disposed Of
as the will did not forbid their
sale, but simply advised that
it be held in trust for twenty
years, so that connecting
interest might be secured if advan-
tageous terms were offered. Mr.. Gar
rett told a gentleman at the Mer-
chants club that he might rest as
sured that whatever was done would
be for the best interests OF Baltimore,
but further information he could not
give now. From this it was inferred
that the scheme was not fully con-
summated and that important devel-
opments might be expected in the
near future.
, 1887-03-17

New BRUNSWICK, N. j.. March TO-
The Denmead family have for years
furnished gossip for the people of New
Brunswick. Eccentric and wealthy,
yet living in squalor in wretched
hovel underground, they have fur
nished material for many newspaper
stories. For the past two months ru-
mors relative to the condition of Mrs.
Samuel Denmead have been flying
about. 1t being utterly impossible to
secure entrance to the hovel, owing to
the fierce conduct of Samuel Denmead,
no one solved the mystery until to-
day. The theory that Mrs. Denmead
was dead gained currency for two rea-
sons, because she had not been seen
for over two months, and because
her husband, Samuel recently
ordered collins by the wholesale
from Il local carpenter. A warrant
for the arrest of the Denmeads was
issued this afternoon upon The COM
plaint of Mrs. Brundage, of picataway,
and Chief of Police .Fouratt, accom-
panied ty officers, reporters and rela-
tives of the Denmeads, proceeded to
the hovel. On reaching the door they
were confronted by John Denmead,
one of the brothers, who attempted to
prevent their entrance, but he was
easily overpowered AS the door
opened frightful stencil assailed the
nostrils of the party. John Donmead,
seeing that resistance was useless, pro-
Cured light and led the way into
IL rear room where, on the same bed,
lay the dead bodies of Cornelia and
Robert Denmead horribly decomposed.
When asked why their death
had not been made known. Jno. Den
mead said: 1--WE were afraid they
would be taken away from us" Off
GERS were placed on guard at the hovel
and John, and Samuel Dcnmead were
taken into custody. A coroner's jury
has been impaneled to determine the
cause of the death of the Denmeads
John says they both died five weeks
ago and that he wanted to have them
buried and out of the way but Samuel
would not listen to it. The bodies
have been removed by order of county
physician Rice When Samuel was
taken INTO the washroom OF the jail
to be given bath he fought like Il
tiger. The coroners jury will meet
| Monday.
, 1887-03-17
Not n Political Mission

JACKSONVILLE, March 1O.--Senator
sherman said to q Times Union reporter
this morning 81 want you to correct
an erroneous impression. While at
breakfast this morning | saw in the
Washington Star Il long article setting
forth the object Of my trip to Florida
and stating that it was. purely politi-
cal trip. The fact is that have not
heard politics mentioned since 1 left
Washington. We were tired when
congress completed its work and made
up party and started down here sim
ply for recreation. am out of poll
tics just now. L do not want politics
to enter my head for two weeks.
l will not say word about politics
until reach Nashville ON my return
There take up the political string
again and will hold to it for some
time" Senator Sherman expressed
himself agreeably disappointed by the
railroads in the country and by the
many signs noticeable everywhere of
improvement since his last visit.
, 1887-03-17
Undecided.

New York, March lO.-Calvin $.
Bricc, one OF the Richmond Terminal
directors and also supposed to be in
the syndicate to which President Gar
rett of the Baltimore & Ohio has offer
ed the option OF purchase said after
the meeting of the Richmond Termin-
al directors to-day; 1--WE have not de-
cided yet whether or not we shall ac-
cept the offer. | greatly doubt ii Gar
rett would sell except on condition
that the Baltimore & Ohio and the
Richmond Terminal be consolidated,
making 5000 miles OF trunk line"
Another Richmond Terminal direct
or said it was not likely the company
would accept Garrett's offer, but he
thought the syndicate in which he
said Messrs. Brice, Sully and Thomas
are interested would do So This di'
rector said the terms were six million
dollars down and ten million dollars
in one year. Stock for that amount to
be held as secured. The Richmond
and Danvile people he said considered
the figures altogether too high.
, 1887-03-17
Pro badly Sold.

New YORK, March 1l.-The follow
ing statement was made by one OF the
syndicate that is about to acquire con-
troll of the Baltimore d Ohio. railroad.
President Garrett has granted an oX-
tension of time in which to take up
the ma iority OF the stock and he will
not hold technicalities, either regard
ing the exact terms. There is not an
option to give any one person, but II
written agreement is in this city Civ
ing a party right to buy stock, and this
party, named in the contract, is clearly
understood by Garrett and parties con-
Quoting negotiations. The price is
not more than 500, but whether it is
more or not he will not say. Garrett
will be represented iii the syndicate.
Gould will also be represented there.
The sale of property, when culmi-
mated, will bring about IL settlement Of
the question of interest OF New York
and the telegraph and express lines
will be sold Sully has the same
interest as before in the syndi-
cate and all the interests
are working in perfect harmony.
Negotiations referring the sale to the
Richmond Terminal failed on account
Of refusal of the executive committee
Yesterday to consent to the issue OF
additional stock. The necessary stock
will be paid in cash, which will either
he subscribed at once by the syndicate
or loaned by the First National
bank, Drexel, Morgan & Company, or
10y Winslow, Lane & Company
who will issue negotiable certificates
Tor it. The probability ut present,
however, is that the necessary cash will
be subscribed, The formation of a
new company is not contemplated.
Securities may ultimately he sold to
the Richmond Terminal company, but
ut Il higher price than that paid by
the sNndicnte.
, 1887-03-17
satisfactory Apology.

SAN Francisco, March 11.-Edward
Goldenson, brother of the defendant
in the Goldenson murder trial, and
who was fined $500 yesterday for re-
fusing to answer question OF the
court. had his fine cancelled to-day.
He explained to the court that he had
understood his attorney had told him
not to reply to questions of the court,
whereas he had been told not to an
swer questions. The prosecuting at
torney's explanation was satisfactory
and the court ordered the cancellation
of the fine.
, 1887-03-17
Viewing the Remains.

New YORK, March 10.-All the alter
noon the long line of people passing
through the church to view the re-
mains Of the dead preacher lying in
state, continued to increase and the
rush was so great to gain admission
that it was found necessary to increase
the force of officers around the church
door. The throng was made up OF al
most all nationalities. AS the day adj
vanced the line of people extended un-
til it reached Fulton street, and then
down one side of the next block and up
the other with another wing across
Henry street. 1t was estimatrd that
nearly 10000 people passed before the
catafalque. During the day there
We're so many wrcaths and boquets left
on the bier that special place had to
be made near the platform at the foot
of the pulpit to receive them.
, 1887-03-17

PHoENIX, Arizona, March 10.-The
Morning Gazette publishes an account
OF Indian dep relations in the Super
stition mountain. The victim was II
rancher named Rcaves, whose mutil-
atcd body was discovered by the San
Carlos scouts who were pursuing the
rcncgades. The scouts overlook the re-
negades in camp when II fight ensued
and all the renegades horses and
equipments were captured. One scout
was wounded. News was brought here
by stage driver who says the Indians
were nine in number and made for the
Tonic country. The scouts are in
pursuit These Indians are without
doubt san Carlos Apaches and will
probably be killed or driven back to
the reservation by the military.
, 1887-03-17
The Deal Consummated.

BALTIMORE, March 11.-A private
dispatch received this afternoon from
New York says the deal is not off and
that it will be consummated. The fol-
lowing has just been issued from the
Baltimore d Ohio office: Mr.. Garretts
intention was called to newspaper re-
ports regarding the proposed railroad
arrangements. He refused to talk
further upon the subject, but said
whatever arrangements were made
would commend themselves to the
community of Baltimore and be rec
ognized as protective, wise and valua-
BILE to all interested or involved.
, 1887-03-17
Opium Smuggling.

DETROIT, March ll.-Largc ! quaint
ties of opium have been shipped re.
Gently from Detroit. In some way the
custom authorities learned of this fact
They ascertained that no such guam
titles passed through their hands as
were being sent out of the city regu
larly. Careful investigation revealed
to them that opium was being brougl
through America by way of Britis
Columbia, shipped thence to Ontar
only to disappear and find its way
Detroit. Search for the offenders
suited to-day in the arrest of II.
West, Il temporary resident of this ci
West was taken before Until
States Commissioner Graves til
afternoon and held liz $4,000 bail
appear tomorrow to answer to I'd
charge of smuggling. The customs Oh
cials say by smuggling this opium Y
government has been swindled out
nearly x6O, 900 of custom duties. Tf
opium was sent out from this cii.
usually to California and labelll.
glassware" "drugs," etc. On its u
ceipt at Windsor it appeared as Cl1
nesc curiOs.
, 1887-03-17
Beecher's wiII.-FoIlowing His Wishes


New YORK, March 10.-The will of
Beecher was read this afternoon in the
presence OF his family 1t is probable
that it will not be filed for probate az
one of its main provisions authorizes
the members of the family to settle
among themselves division of what
there is left, The chief feature of it
it that Mrs Beecher is first provided
for. The contents of it will not be
known unless the will is probated, as
it is the wish OF the family that nc
publication of it's contents should be
made. Tonight Beccher's residence
was brilliantly lighted and everything
around the house was made as bright
as possible, Mrs. Beechcr had
been in her late husbands
room II great portion OF the afternoon
looking over papers. 1t seems to be II
delight to her to be near where her
husband spent much Of his time,
Members OF the family were dressed
in bright clothing, as though going
to church on Sunday and everything
around was made as light and cheerful
as possible, in accordance with the eX-
pressed wish of Mr.. Beecher in case
of his death. Hundreds of people
called during tho day and LETT cards
including Henry George and Rev. DIR.
McGlynn. The church tonight until
III o'clock was more crowded than
during the afternoon. A line of peo-
pie waiting to view the remains eX-
tended from the church to Fulton
street nearly three blocks and one
block down Fulton.
, 1887-03-17
Intervie we'd. blooming Cali
fOrnia.

SAN Francisco, March 1.-The
dispatch from Chicago containing the
statement of Mr.. Webster, of Armour
e Co., that the firm had decided not
to start cotton seed oil mills at variaus
parts throughout the south as the firm
had arranged with cotton seed oil men
10 furnish them oil, was shown by an
associated press representative to Phil.
ID. Armour tonight who is here on II
pleasure trip. He stated, in answer
to questions, that messages had passed
between him and Mr. Webster regard
ing the matter, and ended by saying
that Mr.. Webster can be accepted as
authority on matters concerning their
interests. Referring to the wheat
market ut Chicago, Armour said
any active part in wheat
transactions Mt present, but was
carrying some wheat supply in the
capacity of bankers. With a smile, he
added; 81 dealt in wheat in my
younger days, but have since re-
formed. and have since refused to be
sinner"
Mr.. Porter, of ii Chicago firm of
commission merchants, speaking of
the material prosperity of California,
expressed his surprise ut the extent to
which tourists and emigrants were
coming into California. He referred
TO the effect this was having on
Florida, saying that California peo-
pie have no idea how much
they are prohting to the injury
.,f Florida al hnyp had good ODDOrtIl-
mites of knowing this from actual OBJ
,crvation. ! know the greater part OF
the travel which in the past has gone
to Florida in the winter this year has
come to California. This is confirmed
by actual conditions now existing
throughout the state. Every hotel is
.illcd to its utmost capacity, not only
in this city but in Los Angeles, San
Diego and many other places in the
state"
, 1887-03-17
Lively Fracas,

NEW ORLEANS, March lO.-A special
to the Times. Democrat from Fayette,
Miss, says: a deadly affray occurred
here to-day between II man named
Orr and three sons, all armed with re-
volvers, and Lud Churchill and his
two sons, the former being armed with
n shotgun and the latter with axes.
In the fight Lud Churchill was killed
and one of his sons mortally wounded.
James Orr was also killed and his
brother Asa was badly hurt. AS Orr
was killed by II pistol shot, it is
thought that the shot was inflicted by
one OF his own party, as their antag-
onists had no pistols.
, 1887-03-17
ENGLAND.
NO CHARGE MADE.

LONDON, March 11.-Lord George
Hamilton, first lord OF the admiralty,
stated in the house of commons this
afternoon that no charge or allegation
had been made by an admiralty Off
cial against the American legation in
London, or directed against any
American newspaper in connection
with the recent scandal concerning
the sale to foreigners of confidential
information by an employe at the
Chatham navy yards.
, 1887-03-17

count has not been depleted for that
purpose. | am willing that any one
should have control of the property
who wishes to buy it on such terms. /
should want to look it over carefully
before l named my price for it,
VIM. b. Dinsmore, president of Adams
express company said: "The Adams
express company is not party to any
of the negotiations affecting the Baiti
more e OhiON
, 1887-03-17
Reported Death OF Gen. Fades.

KEY WEST, Florida, March lO.--lt
is impossible to get further particulars
relative to the death of Gen. Fades. \
dispatch chronicling the fact was re-
ceived here from Nassau by the
steamer Lizzie II. Henderson to-day,
forwarded by the associated press
agent at that point. There is no tele-
graph communication with Nassau
and no one on board of the vessel
which brought the intelligence knows
ANYTHING about the matter.
, 1887-03-17
Iiberal Gentlemen.

SAN Francisco, March 9.--The res
icnation of Charles A. Wetmore as
chief executive viticultural officer for
California, which was rendered some
time ago, was accepted to-day. The
board of viticultural commissioners
presented Mr.. Wetmoro with hand-
some table service OF solid silver.
, 1887-03-17
a wise House.

BosToN, March 1O.-The house TINS
afternoon by avote of 81 to 6l defeated
the woman suffrage resolution.
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To DRILL On Nor TO DRrLL.-The Ia
coma people are bestiFTing themselves
ia regard 10 sending Captain Fife's
company, the Tacoma Guards, 10 the
National Enoampment and Competitive
Drill, 10 be held ct the National Capital.
Captain Fife informed the writer that
the members of his company had raised
already $500 among themselves towards
defraying the expenses Of the trip,
Yesterday afternoon the writer mel
Captain Green. Of the Seattle Rifles,
and asked him what steps be proposed
taking to get bis com any on fOotinH
to 40 as Q representative Of Washington
Territory at the great military exhibi-
ten. The Captain stated that as much
~ be and the members Of bic company
would like TO 90 a. representatives Of
the Queen City and the Territory be
felt backward, as be expressed u, In
riding q willing horss 10 DEATH" thai
the people had always been liberal in
responding TO every request of tbs com
pany, and be felt 10th 70 ask them 10 dc
more. However," said be, l will ses
some Of our leading citizens and lay tbs
matter before them. II they urge upoF
us 10 90 forward with the project W
will act upon thfiE advioe. and out
plans will be laid accordingly. The
way I Ieok at IL the people Of Seattle
will not safer the Tacoma company &c
90 and allow the Rifisa, the eldest and
BY all conceded 10 be she best drillet
company on the Sound, TO remain 81
home. Seattle people are not made ei
that kind Of stuff
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF
coUNTT coMMIssIONERs EOR
KING CoUNTT. W.T..

EXTRA SESSION, BEGUN MARCH l, 1887.
Present-C. W. LAwton and W. W.
PeTrioo.
Robert Fitzhenry Vas appointed
Road Supervisor Of District No. a for
the ensuing year.
In the matter Of the petition Of Pat
rick Benson 81 al, for q county road, II
vas ordered that the appointment Of
viewers and Surveyor made az the Feb
ruary aession last be revoked. and thai
said viewers be notified not 30 proceed
with the view of said road. and further.
that said petition be laid over.
The bond Of william Coehrane,
sheriff -eiect, a. collector OF delinquent
taxea With Themas Burke, Thomas
Clancy and n. McDouRali IS sareties II
the sum Of $l0.U00, vas approved.
The petition Of L. S1nderlinR 81 a.,
for an appropriation, vas laid over.
John Shepich vas appointed Road
Supervisor Of District Ne. 20 for the en-
suing year.
The order Of the Board made ct its
last session, disseminating che al ~
Ancs TO Previdenee Academy ct Van
couver for the care 81 the two William
s0n children, vas reseindsd, and 70 was
ordered that said children remain a
said academy and that said academy be
allowed.
Bonds Of Road Supervisors approved:
O. Thyessssn, District No. 49, john W.
Denny, DistriSt No. 30; Robt. RItxhenry,
District No. A.
Vouchers submitted By DR.. O. q. Mer-
viek, superintendent Of the Couniy
Poor Farm, we're approved In toe sam
of &2s4. IS, and be was allowed credit IN
that amount
Tue Board examined vouchers Of Geo.
D. Hill, Treasurer Of she ooanty, and
ordered that be be allowed credit a. fol-
lows: Scrip redeemed sinos last settle
uent With Board, principal, -, 40 10;
interest on same, &6o9o.6T; total. SIS.
SO IS. School warrants paid, $4.Sss 81
The Board had settism ut With J. H.
Nesraw, ShsFth. ~ delinquent tax col.
Isuiag. and ordered THAI he b allowed
eredits 90 per vsUcAers saemisscd -
follows:
4 -,,rna collected and paid 20
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Real ESTATE.

The following deeds we're filed in the
Auditors office for record yesterday;
Jos. r. MoNaneht and wife 10 Thomas
MeDonoaeh. lot s, block 50. Terry's frssi
500.
W. z Williams to Psnseeost symsns,
lot 10, block 81, MAynard's Lake Wash
ineiOn addition; $50.
William H. Reeves and wife too 4 p.
5. X X. Co., right of way through tEi-
angular piece Of land in Central addition
60 Seattle; 81.
Carrie B. Hopkins TO the city Of Sc
attic, the frontage and wharf Appu, ten
ana to lots and 8. block ID, Arthur A.
Denny's addition; 81.
Same 10 Seattle, Lake Shore a East
err, right o. way through said described
property; 81.
L. l.. Andrews to Seattle, Lake Shore
4 Eastern Rsiiroad, right Of way through
Railroad avenue in front Of lots and Z,
block q, Northern addition; 81.
Michael Wilson TO Seattle. Lake shore
4 E 1stern. right Of way through lot 4
section ~. township "a and lots /. 2 and
8. seetioR 3. township -, range 8 east
and othes property 90 lins Of said road
q.
Territory Of Washington 10 james
Men susbt, ists to II, block 81, Law,
second addition, gil q; lot 10. block Is
Central. g Il; los I, block 7, Judkins'
90 -; lets 5 and 6. block X. Bells fifth
klbll; 90 acres il lot 2. section II
township q. range east, f6; lots 7, s,
and 10 block II; lots IL, %. Is. 26 and
n, bloch ., Northern. g. 81: lot
block II. heirs 5 A. Belle. &6.I4; lot IL
block 20. same addition, 4l3 -; lot 10
block 81. McAleerss; lots Z, s, p and 10
block q, Pontius'. 9l6.29; lots and
block - Edes 4 knights. "a 70; lot 8
block 4. Eastern. g So; lots I, 2. 8, 4,
aHd 6. block Is, NsFtherR. a; lots
and 8, MaNanght's. Is IS; lot 10. bloch
-. North thIrd. t1s 81; lots 10 6.bloch
1; lots l to s. block 2; lots 80 s. bloch
3; lots TO 6, block 4; lots 90 s, bloch
s, Hanfofd's addition. e1S IS: lot L
block 20. south, e. 50; lots and 8
block Al; Mayoard's plat, $l4 81; lot Z
block s; let 8, block IL; lots 8 and Is
block Is Cove addition. IS so; Of loti
a Z. s. 3 and 10. block Is, Hanford's
81 IS; lots II aud -. block IL. heirs ol
s. A. Belle. 50 50; let 10. block "a. Den,
ny's. Is s.; los 6, block So, Depny's
Ell 81; blocks q and =. Mc0lyra'I
second, <5.s2; l0t I, block .. Central
&S.zS; los s block i. Central; lots l, , and
5. block s; loss / 10 II. block 3, Northern
". ". white 10 L. D. ". sheIsou. 10,
4. block IS. O. C. rerry's Arsi addition
ksOG